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What is a potential health concern related to genome-edited foods?
What is a potential health concern related to genome-edited foods?
- Introduction of new allergens (correct)
- Enhanced nutritional value
- Improved taste and flavor
- Increased resistance to antibiotics
Why might the long-term health implications of consuming genome-edited foods not be fully understood?
Why might the long-term health implications of consuming genome-edited foods not be fully understood?
- Potential unforeseen consequences at the genetic level (correct)
- Difficulty in conducting studies
- Lack of interest from researchers
- Unavailability of funding
What are 'off-target effects' in relation to gene-editing techniques?
What are 'off-target effects' in relation to gene-editing techniques?
- Changes made at the cellular level
- Precise and targeted genetic modifications
- Unintended genetic changes with unpredictable outcomes (correct)
- Intended genetic changes with predictable outcomes
What method was used to check for potential off-target genetic changes in the study conducted on the rice sample?
What method was used to check for potential off-target genetic changes in the study conducted on the rice sample?
What was the outcome of the study on the rice sample regarding off-target genetic changes?
What was the outcome of the study on the rice sample regarding off-target genetic changes?
What is a potential health concern associated with genome-edited foods?
What is a potential health concern associated with genome-edited foods?
What method was used to check for potential off-target genetic changes in the study conducted on the rice sample?
What method was used to check for potential off-target genetic changes in the study conducted on the rice sample?
Why might the long-term health implications of consuming genome-edited foods not be fully understood?
Why might the long-term health implications of consuming genome-edited foods not be fully understood?
What are 'off-target effects' in relation to gene-editing techniques?
What are 'off-target effects' in relation to gene-editing techniques?
What was the outcome of the study on the rice sample regarding off-target genetic changes?
What was the outcome of the study on the rice sample regarding off-target genetic changes?
